Monthly Archives: May 2019
Scholarship golf tourney continues to be successful
PICKENS — Eleven teams participated in the 15th annual Charles F. Rogers Scholarship Award Golf Tournament, held at Southern Oaks Golf Club on April 27.
The event, which is held annually, raises money for scholarships awarded to Pickens High School basketball team members who plan to further their education. A senior from the varsity girls’ team and a senior from the varsity boys’ team will receive the scholarship awards in a few weeks.
This will be the 16th year the scholarship has been presented in honor of the late Charles Rogers, a man who gave much to Pickens High School as a player and coach for many years.
“This tournament honors the memory of Charles Rogers, and his legacy lives on through this award,” former Pickens girls’ basketball coach Butch Morris said. “It’s the least we can do for a man who gave his time and talents to Pickens High School, as well as our
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Registration open for youth football and cheerleading at Pickens Rec
PICKENS — The Pickens Recreation Department and Pickens Youth Athletic Corporation is currently registering youth for the fall 2019 cheerleading and football season.
Deadline for registration is June 5. Parents can register their children at the Pickens Recreation Center on Sangamo Road in Pickens or online at cityofpickens.com.
The following age divisions are offered: 6 years old/100 pounds; 7-8 years old/100 pounds; 9-10 years old/135 pounds; and 11-12 yrs. old/150 pounds.
There is no weight limit for participation, which means players weighing over the maximum weight may still play but must play the
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Courier Obituaries 5-8-19
CALVIN MITCHELL ALEXANDER
LIBERTY — Calvin Mitchell Alexander, 67, son of the late MC and Jeanette Alexander, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, at his 
home in Liberty.
Mr. Alexander, who loved to socialize, was a friend to everyone, as he never met a stranger. Although he didn’t watch much TV, besides the weather and news, he had a deep fondness for music. He was a strong man of faith who also enjoyed collecting hats — especially old sombreros.
He is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Nix (Harrison), Gail Bennett and Evelyn Bowie; and two brothers, Edward Alexander (Cathy) and Michael Alexander (Cheryl), all of Pickens County.
He was predeceased by one sister, Mildred Powell; and two brothers, Carlos Alexander and Matthew Alexander.
A graveside service was held on May 7 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Alexander family in making arrangements.
GERI REEVES
SIX MILE — Geraldine Smith “Geri” Reeves, 73, of 1176 Liberty Highway, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2019, at the
Pickens native authors book detailing South Carolina’s last lynching
By Dr. Thomas Cloer, Jr.
Special to The Courier
In an age of technology, one need only to look at images of lynching victims to start wondering about the stories behind the images.
Pickens native William B. “Will” Gravely — an erudite scholar, renowned historian, polished author and professor emeritus at the University of Denver — has written the most comprehensive book ever on the barbaric lynching of young Willie Earle, a black Pickens County native killed in South Carolina’s last lynching after being taken from the jail by more than two dozen white men in 1947.
Early in America, before the Civil War, lynching referred to hanging. The term “lynching” gained broader meaning when hanging was 
replaced by easier and other acts of violence and torture, such as burnings, shootings, 
knifings, etc., of someone suspected of a crime. Lynching no longer means hanging only.
The 24-year-old Earle, who suffered from epilepsy, was taken from the old Pickens County jail, now the Pickens County Museum of Art and History. He was taken by a mob of taxi drivers from Greenville County in February 1947. Earle was beaten, stabbed repeatedly and shot at very close range in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun; his was a horrific murder. Gravely’s book, “They Stole
Him out of Jail,” is very recently published by the University of South Carolina Press (uscpress.com). The book is not only about the lynching, but is also about our Southern history, and how this lynching reverberated throughout America.
There were 26 men who gave confessions. However, there were differences in their testimonies that were troubling. A same incident can be interpreted many ways. When there is no tangible evidence to verify or disqualify an interpretation, how can one know what is
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Souffles wait for no man
By Olivia Fowler
For the Courier
ofowler@thepccourier.com
I love a good souffle. But you can’t let it sit around.
As it cools, it will collapse. So serve it right out of the oven.
If by any chance your family will not come when called to eat, don’t worry. Clearly, they don’t deserve a souffle, so you can eat it yourself.
No regrets.
As we all know, time and souffles wait for no man. Enjoy.
SWU dedicates Joiner-Hilson Complex
CENTRAL — Southern Wesleyan University’s new living and learning community now has a name.
Southern Wesleyan dedicated the Joiner-Hilson Complex April 10, celebrating the visionary idea for a facility that’s more than just another place to house students.
The complex is named in honor of the Joiner and Hilson families and their generosity toward Southern Wesleyan. Both families have left indelible marks on the university, as evidenced by numerous generations of students and a decades-old tradition of leadership.
Southern Wesleyan University president Dr. Todd Voss recalled sketching on napkins concepts for a living and learning community
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Courier Community Calendar 5-8-19
• Reece reunion planned for May 26
The family of John S. and Ada Cantrell Reece will host their annual family reunion on Sunday, May 26, at Mountain Grove Baptist Church. The group plans to eat at 1 p.m. Cups, plates, napkins and silverware will be provided. Everyone is asked bring a well-filled basket.
Mountain Grove Baptist Church is located at 644 E. Preston McDaniel Highway in Pickens.
• Artisans’ work sought at museum
The Pickens County Museum of Art and History’s gift shop is opened for business. The shop, located inside the museum, offers many wonderful crafts and gift. The shop is now accepting new crafters.
Anyone wishing to sell their handmade crafts should stop by the Pickens County Museum of Art and History at 307 Johnson St. in Pickens.
The museum is open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and
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Courier Legal Notices 5-8-19
SUMMONS AND NOTICE (AMENDED
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
IN THE FAMILY COURT
13TH JUDCIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF PICKENS
DOCKET NUMBER 2019-DR-39-57
William Robert Horn and Lauren Taylor Horn, Plaintiffs Vs. Ashley Michelle Owens, John Doe and Keith Turner, Defendants.
TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED, John Doe: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and notified that an action has been filed against you in this Court. Within thirty (30) days of the date you receive this Amended Summons, exclusive of the day of service, you must respond in writing to this Amended Complaint by filing an Answer with this Court. You must also serve a copy of your Answer to the Amended Complaint upon the Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attorney at the address shown below. If you fail to Answer the Amended
Courier Notice to Creditors 5-8-19
The publisher shall only be liable for an amount less than or equal to the charge for the space of the item in error in the case of errors in or omissions from any advertisement, and only for the first incorrect insertion.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES
All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on Form #371ES with the Probate Court of PICKENS COUNTY, the address of which is 222 MCDANIEL AVE., B-16 PICKENS, SC 29671, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the
Trespass Notices 5-8-19
In the state of South Carolina, trespass after notice is a misdemeanor criminal offense prohibited by section 16-11-620 for the South Carolina Code.
Those who enter upon the lands of others without the permission of the owner or manager shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor trespassing. All persons are hereby notified and warned not to hunt, fish, cut timber or trespass in any manner whatsoever upon the
